Mr. Berger also counseled property owners, developers, financial institutions and industrial companies regarding development and land use issues. He worked extensively with local, state and federal governmental agencies in connection with the siting, entitlement and permitting of major real estate development and industrial projects. Areas in which Mr. Berger has developed substantial expertise include:

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Endangered species issues

Redevelopment and re-use of large agriculture and industrial properties

Vesting of entitlements, including the establishment and transfer of development rights

Mr. Berger was listed in the 2010 Best Lawyers in America survey in the Real Estate Law category. In addition, he was recognized as a leading real estate attorney in the 2011 and 2008 Chambers USA legal guide.